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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $1,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $28,115
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,288
3.6L V6 1,600  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
3.6L V6 1,512  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 1,675 1,360
Options (change) 1,578 1,129
Destination 760 615
Total Price $31,035 $30,090
Total Invoice $29,365 $28,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,035$30,090
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$30,090
Total Invoice$29,365$28,032
Adjustments for Features-7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$28,032

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,090$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7240

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in188.8 in
Width70.3 in71.4 in
Height57.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.167.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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